The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-21
BLA1NE,s EUROPEAN TRIP.
He Will Visit the British Isles to Capture
ssPats" American Suffrage.

He VIII Visit the British Isles to Capture
ssPat's" American Suffrage.
Augusta (NIe. Special to New York World
While Mr.. Blaine Is enjoying change OF scene
across the water he will not remain idle. Soon
after his arrival in England, it is stated by init
mate friends here, Mr.. Blaine will visit Glad
stone and put himself in cooperation with the
great leader of the home-rule party. Undoubt-
eddy, afterward, he will. one of the most con-
spicuous men in America, be asked to speak at
dinners and also perhaps, at home rule meetings.
These invitations he will accept. The more radi-
cal his views the attention his speeches
will attract in the English press, and the more
potent certainly, will be the effect on this SIDE
of the water.
From England the Plumed Knight will make
a pilgrimage Ireland. If it can be arranged
Parnell will accompany him, and together the
two statesmen-if the plan should be carried
out-will receive ovations from the people, ad-
dress public meetings, and create such enthusi-
asm as other American citizen has yet re-
ceived in Ireland. Mr.. Blaine will have secured
the Endorsement of Gladstone, and, preceded by
this. his trip through Ireland would be a grand
triumphal tour, with a warm welcome on every
hand Already the Maine statesman is said to
be the best known American in Ireland.
It is said by Mr. Blaine's friends here, who
have had Mr.. Blaines confidence, that for some
time the Maine statesman has been In confer
ence with prominent Irishmen. This brings to
mind the mysterious visit of Patrick Ford, ed
itor of the Irish World. to Augusta last uly. Mr..
Fora made flying visit, and driven directly
to the Augusta House from the train, where he
refused to register or give his name. Soon after
and took Mr.. Ford a long drive TO the
river at Hollowell. On their return they
were closeted together in Mr.. Fords som for
several hours. and the latter left suddenly on
the midnight train. It is said that Mr.. Blaine
has had other interviews with MIR. Ford, and
that he has seen the editors of the rest of the
Irish newspapers. His famous speech in Port
land last summer which severely COM
mented on by the English press, and his record
as Secretary of State touching upon English OBJ
preston have already gained him favor with
the Irish Americans.
Joe Manly Governor Bodwell and mis- other
faithful followers who are reported to be getting
ready to accompany Mr. Blaine, will accompany
him. To Manly will be intrusted the details of
the trip as usual Apart from any question of
partisan advantage, above outlined
from those who are not altogether
friendly. to Mr.. Blaine here. The plan
is striking one. All America is interested in
the great parliamentary contest going on in our
mother country and Mr.. Gladstone himself has
appealed to the United States for sympathy and
announcement in his great fight. There would,
therefore, be no Improperly in Mr.. Gladstone
calling upon perhaps the most eloquent and GER
tainly the most prominent. citizen OF the United
States to aid in an issue which is OF such I'M
portance to SO many of his fellow-citizens
And if James g. Blaine does deliver series OF
speeches in England and ireland, will there ever
have been just such another campaign in the his
tory of Great Britain